Lions Face Another Road Test

For the third time in four weeks, De Anza College travels south - this time 120 miles to Coalinga College in the hot Central Valley.

With temperatures expected to near the century mark for Saturday's 1 p.m. kickoff, the Lions (3-0) hope to continue their hot season start.

After winning three games by a combined 135-30 margin, De Anza enters the week as Northern California Football Conference's top-ranked American Division team.

The Coalinga Falcons (1-1) are coming of an early season Bye Week, following a 49-6 win at Yuba College on Sept. 14.

Both teams are among the top scoring offenses in NorCal, with De Anza at No. 2 (43.3 ppg) and Coalinga ranking fifth (35.0). Both are also in the Top 10 in scoring defense; De Anza is No. 1 (11.7 ppg) and Coalinga is No. 8 (17.5).

De Anza sophomore QB Antevious Jackson leads the region in passing yards per game (273.7), touchdown passes (9), and passing efficiency (198.2). Jackson also leads the team in rushing (131 yds and 2 TDs).

A total of 13 players on the Lions' roster have recorded at least one reception. Leading the way are sophomore WR Devin Dawkins (14 rec, 255 yds, 2 TDs), freshman WR Akeem Wright (13 rec, 219 yds, tied for the NorCal lead with four TDs), and freshman WR Jadhari Young (11 rec, 185 yds, TD).

Coalinga QB Logan Johnson (2 TD, 2 INT) ranks sixth with 224.5 passing yards per game. He has rushed for 119 yards and two scores. The Falcons' top rusher is Trey Cooks (143 yds, TD) and top receivers are Semaj Wikem (10 rec, 124 yds) and Devin Sanchez (7 rec, 145 yds, TD).

De Anza sophomore LB Osman Sesay leads the team with 27 tackles (6.5 for loss) - and three Lions have recorded two interceptions (DL Andrew Rheubottom, DB Cameron Scarbrough, DB Isaiah Johnson). Freshman LB Hosea Addison has posted two sacks and two forced fumbles.

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